46 USC 12131 - Command of documented vessels

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 12131.

Command of documented vessels

(a)

In General.—

Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States.

(b)

Exceptions.—

Subsection (a) does not apply to—

(1)

a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or

(2)

an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(a)(3), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 603.)

cite as: 46 USC 12131